ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I & II (Streets/Bridges)- See

What Milwaukee can offer YOU

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities and great restaurants.  

The City of Milwaukee offers a collaborative, positive work environment where each employee contributes to making the city the best place possible to live and work.  The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a top rated pension plan, health and dental benefits, paid time off including vacation, 11 holidays and sick leave accrual, and much more.

Engineering Technicians I or II perform entry level technical duties in one or more of the following areas:  construction, transportation, environmental, traffic and water engineering.

• Operate survey instruments to obtain angles, elevations, distances, points, and other survey information.
• Take survey notes by hand regarding a benchmark circuit, measurements for water or sewer, or preliminary measurements for a project.
• Make engineering-related mathematical computations involving algebra and geometry.
• Make precise measurements of completed construction work using an engineer’s tape.
• Perform manual and automated drafting work and prepare field sketches.
• Assist in preparing designs and construction plans using Microstation including charts, maps, graphs and drawings.
• Collect, analyze and record data for preparing designs and plans.
• Utilizing computer software such as Excel, compile certificate work used for payments to contractors.
• Assist in setting transit lines, gathering data for cross section levels, and establishing grades.
• Run surveys relative to the following project types: grade separations, structures, major arterials, properties, street and alley openings, streets, sewers, water mains, tunnels, dredging, street repairs, obstructions, land descriptions, plats of surveys, subdivisions, and drainage related issues.
• Assist in transferring electronically collected data to CAD software to produce preliminary plans for design, sewer and water survey reports.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including standing, walking, twisting, bending, climbing stairs and lifting and pushing items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors and withstand prolonged exposure to variable weather conditions.  

Engineering Technician I and II:

1.  Successful completion of one year of high school algebra AND one year of high school geometry OR the equivalent of each in a high school that utilizes block scheduling.

2.  Six months of full-time experience performing surveying.

3.  Six months of full-time experience using Microstation and/or AutoCAD.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

4.  Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.    

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for high school or college coursework, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. 

Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the high school, university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.  Student copies are acceptable.

Engineering Technician II:

5.  Two years of full-time experience performing field surveying.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

 

An Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. 

• Knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Skill in using AutoCAD and/or Microstation to produce technical drawings.
• Ability to conduct field observations, document field descriptions of work and transfer data into an electronic format for use in the production of design plan and survey report.
• Ability to calculate and understand mathematics, applying algebraic and geometric concepts for use in the preparation of design plans and survey reports.
• Ability to use a computer to enter data, upload information from equipment and create documents using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to complete accurate work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Oral communication skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, management and the public.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax and phone.

Engineering Technician I:  The starting salary (PG 3BN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $33,102 and for non-residents is $32,290 annually.   

Engineering Technician II:  The starting salary (PG 3FN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $38,508 and for non-residents is $37,563 annually.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services 
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2017.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.    

INITIAL FILING DATE - The application deadline will be June 29, 2017  July 6, 2017  July 13, 2017 Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination.

The written examination date is to be determined.

Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.  
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.